Segway announced a pair of skates using its signature balancing technology

Segway Drift W1 is a pair of e-skates that are 'easy to carry, lightweight and small'

Will be formally revealed during the IFA 2018 tech show in Berlin on August 30

Segway-Ninebot claimed it has found the next 'big trend' - electric roller skates.

The tech company unveiled the Segway Drift W1 - a pair of e-skates that use the signature balancing technology that they have been known for since the release of the Segway Human Transporter in 2002.

The skates are black and white and advertised as 'easy to carry, lightweight and small' - although the firm has not yet said how much they will cost.

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Segway announced a pair of electronic skates using its signature balancing technology on Thursday morning

Segway plans to formally reveal the new product during the IFA 2018 tech show in Berlin on August 30.

For now, the company has posted a lifestyle page on its site along with a video of the skates in action.

'The tires are designed to improve stability and steering capabilities, and, combined with the high-quality materials including slip-resistance on foot mats, the product is designed for maximum comfort and fun,' Segway wrote.

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Segway plans to formally reveal the new product during the IFA 2018 tech show in Berlin on August 30

The company claims the skates are 'perfect for the young generation who dare to stand out and create new trends.'

'The new Segway Drift W1 brings all the fun and coolness you expect from Segway’s consumer products line, combined with the high-quality engineering consumers expect from the Segway brand,' they said.

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The company claims the skates are 'perfect for the young generation who dare to stand out and create new trends'

Prices are not yet known for the upcoming product, but the similar HoverShoes XI from InMotion retail at $499.

WHAT ARE THE SEGWAY DRIFT W1?

Segway-Ninebot claimed it has found the next 'big trend' in electronic skates.

The skates are black and white and advertised as 'easy to carry, lightweight and small'.

They use the company's signature balancing technology and will be formally revealed in August 2018.

Prices for the product are not yet known.

In January, Segway unveiled its adorable Loomo robot and the autonomous delivery version, Loomo Go, which appears a cross between a rideable hoverboard and a friendly robotic companion.

Loomo is designed to be both a ‘mini personal transporter’ and an ‘intelligent robot.’

It uses Intel’s Realsense camera, giving it the power of depth-sensing, facial recognition, and person tracking.

And, with a self-balancing hoverboard-style base, you can even ride it.

The Loomo Go is an autonomous delivery robot designed for carrying small loads in indoor spaces.

Loomo Go can avoid obstacles and even ride the elevator by itself, and provide real-time delivery updates.